CVE-2022-28810

Name: CVE-2022-28810
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-18T13:15:08.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 70.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-28810 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus before build 6122 allows a remote authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary operating OS commands as SYSTEM via the policy custom script feature. Due to the use of a default administrator password, attackers may be able to abuse this functionality with minimal effort. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 70.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Zoho ManageEngine ADSelfService Plus before build 6122 allows a remote authenticated administrator to execute arbitrary operating OS commands as SYSTEM via the policy custom script feature. Due to the use of a default administrator password, attackers may be able to abuse this functionality with minimal effort. Additionally, a remote and partially authenticated attacker may be able to inject arbitrary commands into the custom script due to an unsanitized password field.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

70.42%

99.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Mar 28, 2023.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zohocorp	Manageengine Adselfservice Plus	< 6.1
Zohocorp	Manageengine Adselfservice Plus	6.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166816/ManageEngine-ADSelfService-Plus-Custom-Script-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/16475Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.manageengine.com/products/self-service-password/kb/cve-2022-28810.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2022/04/14/cve-2022-28810-manageengine-adselfservice-plus-authenticated-command-execution-fixed/Exploit, Patch, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166816/ManageEngine-ADSelfService-Plus-Custom-Script-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/pull/16475Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.manageengine.com/products/self-service-password/kb/cve-2022-28810.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.rapid7.com/blog/post/2022/04/14/cve-2022-28810-manageengine-adselfservice-plus-authenticated-command-execution-fixed/Exploit, Patch, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-28810US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Apr 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-28810?

How severe is CVE-2022-28810?

CVE-2022-28810 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 70.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28810?

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Source: NVD / NIST